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Federalism Library

The Federalism Library is an online multimedia collection of articles, books, and podcasts exploring contemporary and classic questions related to federalism. It includes material created by the Center for the Study of Federalism, as well as carefully curated information from prominent writers on federalism.

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American Federalism

June 28, 2019

States’ Rights and the SAFE Act

Republicans and election officials from a number of states are questioning aspects of the Securing America's Federal Elections Act, a federal election-security bill scheduled…

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News

June 27, 2019

“One Day, One Election” a Threat to Indian Federalism?

Yusuf Begg contends that the idea of holding elections for the Indian Parliament and all state assemblies on the same day poses a threat…

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News

June 27, 2019

Federalism and the Ostromian Perspective

Rosolino Candela looks at institutional change by analyzing the relationship between self-governance, polycentricity, and federalism. Read more here.

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American Federalism

June 26, 2019

More New York Villages Consider Dissolving

An increasing number of New Yorkers who live in the state's villages are responding to 2010's New N.Y. Government Reorganization and Citizen Empowerment Act by…

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American Federalism

June 26, 2019

Call for Increased Federal Aid for Road Infrastructure

In an interview, the CEO of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association contends that states need more federal support for roads and infrastructure. Read more…

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News

June 25, 2019

Federalism and Canadian University Governance

A group of scholars have studied six Canadian universities and compared how the federal and provincial governments differ in their approaches to university policies…

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American Federalism

June 25, 2019

Greater Access to Federal Court in Takings Disputes

Ilya Somin applauds the Supreme Court's recent ruling in Knick v. Township of Scott, which supports easier access to federal courts for property owners challenging…

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American Federalism

June 24, 2019

Must States Conform to Federal Tax Law?

Darien Shanske writes that, in the wake of the 2017 tax law, states "do not need to conform to federal tax law and can…

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News

June 24, 2019

Federalism Scholar in Residence

The Institute for Comparative Federalism at Eurac Research is accepting applications for its federalism scholar in residence program. Applications are due July 1. Read more…

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American Federalism

June 21, 2019

Local Governments Consider Whether to Renew ICE Agreements

The Trump administration has encouraged greater coordination between local law enforcement and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to identify and detain undocumented immigrants. Agreements…

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American Federalism

June 21, 2019

Criminal Law and Federalism

William Partlett writes that cooperative federalism is common in the prosecution of drug and gun-related crimes in the United States. Partlett contends that this presents…

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News

June 21, 2019

Status of Federalism in the Philippines

Alex B. Brillantes Jr. reviews efforts to bring a more federal form of government to the nation, and suggests that "the federalism debate should…

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News

June 20, 2019

Introduction to Canadian Energy Federalism

Fenner F. Stewart has prepared an introduction to Canadian energy federalism for a forthcoming book on the topic. Read more here.

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What is the purpose of the Center for the Study of Federalism (CSF)?

The Center for the Study of Federalism (CSF) is a nonpartisan, interdisciplinary research and education institution dedicated to supporting and advancing scholarship and public understanding of federal theories, principles, institutions, and processes as practical means of organizing power in free societies.

Who are the Fellows at the Center for the Study of Federalism?

All of the CSF Fellows hold advanced degrees, are affiliated with academic institutions, and are scholarly experts in their fields. For more on each Fellow see CSF Fellows.

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Federalism Matters Podcast

Federalism is American government’s best kept secret. Its influence is pervasive and profound. Though not mentioned in the Constitution, federalism’s meaning and application have been at the center of disputes from 1776 to the Civil War to our current culture wars. We are scholars who focus on federalism, and through this podcast, we explore how federalism, from practice to theory, shapes our politics, policies, culture, society, and daily life.

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The Federalism Minute

Federalism’s influence on American government, culture and society is pervasive and profound, yet often unexplored. This short podcast examines single, practical topics to show how federalism’s influence is real and relevant in average citizens’ daily lives.

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